19th Century Miniature Cottage Print The Day Before Marriage Newlywed C 1830

These early nursery, or cottage prints are a favourite of ours, something about their naivety that really charms. They were often displayed on a nursery wall, or cottage wall, hence their name.

This rare and decorative little hand coloured engraving was produced in England during the 19th century, circa 1830. The print is titled ‘The Day Before Marriage’ and features a young lady seated next to a harp and mirror. The engraving is one of a pair, each sold separately. The remaining engraving is titled ‘The Year After Marriage', each retailed individually.

The engravings feature the themes often found in engravings titled of Courtship and Matrimony. The humorous engravings are tongue in cheek. In courtship we see a young couple in love, in matrimony things have got rather stale!

In this example we see a young lady trying on her best clothes in a mirror. In ‘The Year After Marriage’ we see the same young lady only she now has a baby and her head in her hand. The pair were likely published by J. Fairburn.

The engraving is housed behind glass in its original stained wood frame. This is the perfect item for anyone who loves all things Georgian!

Measuring: Frame width 3 7/8 inch (9.5 cm) by height 4 7/8 inch (12.5 cm). Aperture width 2 ½ inch (6.5 cm) by height 3 ½ inch (9 cm).

Condition: Some minor old areas of loss to the top of the paper. Light surface wear to frame. All commensurate with age.

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